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Missing Authorization Check in SPNego Wizard, SAP security note 2099500

SAP Note 2099500
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 2099500, "Missing Authorization Check in SPNego Wizard", is a program error note released on February 10, 2015. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentBasis Components > NetWeaver Application Server Java > Security, User Management (BC-JAS-SEC)
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with high priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version2
StatusReleased for Customer
Released onFebruary 10, 2015
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can use functions of the SPNego wizard to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.

Solution

Update your Java AS to a Support Package or release where the issue is fixed.

Reason and prerequisites

The SPNego wizard does not contain checks for authorization of the authenticated user to access some of the wizard’s functions. This may result in undesired system behavior.

CVSS

Score 6.5 Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2099500

Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].

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